My hope and prayer is for you to read this inspiration all of the way through, because I see this inspiration (from God) the most important, in regards to you knowing for sure that you are saved (from Hell). Please read this entire Inspiration (I beg you).
(PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO THE VIDEO BELOW, AFTER YOU READ THIS...)
The reason I believe this inspiration could possibly be the most important written by me (in regards to salvation) is this: In my search for the TRUTH, I have discovered that in order for someone to ‘receive’ salvation, one is required to BELIEVE and CONFESS.
Luke 13:5 (Jesus said) " I tell you NO! But unless you REPENT, you too will all perish."
A = Admit that you are a sinner. B = Believe (John 3:16). C = Confess (I John 1:9)
God is powerful enough to save us by just believing, again He has told us so: John 3:16. But as I have analyzed and over-analyzed the word – BELIEVE – I have discovered another important truth (the important truth of CONFESSING YOUR SINS TO GOD) (from re-reading the Red Words; what Jesus says).
Luke 13:5 (Jesus said) " I tell you NO! But unless you REPENT, you too will all perish."
Romans 10:9
"That if you confess with your mouth "Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him (Jesus) from the dead, you will be saved." (NIV Bible)
I John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, God is faithful enough to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (our sins)."
I am certain, if you are old enough, you have heard the Scottish Proverb “Open confession is good for the soul”.
It is necessary to confess our sins to God (which most of us would agree), but I also believe ‘confessing’ our sins to one another is important to God as well.
James
I have witnessed personally this past year, the healing that comes from confessing my sins and weaknesses to others. I've known for many years that my testimony was effective in reaching lost souls for Christ, because it only takes a few seconds, telling another person my testimony (that I am a convicted felon, smoker…) to get that person comfortable enough to talk (openly) with me about Jesus (who saved a wretch like me).
Did you know that we are ALL SINNERS? Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." One sin puts a WALL between us and God, and we need to believe in Jesus to remove that wall.
I couldn’t understand, for the life of me, why God would have me confess my deepest-darkest-hidden sins (in writing) to ‘the righteous’. It wasn’t until I read the verse James 5:16 (above) that I understood completely that God was having me do these things, in order for me to be healed through prayer (not criticism and persecution).
In my attempt to finish this inspiration, I want to walk you through another passage of scripture, then end with a POWERFUL video.
Even after reading the Bible through, us humans still have a difficult time following Jesus, the way He wants us to follow Him.
I would love to tell you that all you need to do is believe, the way you think you need to believe, But as I will demonstrate to you in the following Scripture of Red Words, God's definition of BELIEVING may be different from your definition!!! You probably should confess to God and to others as well (please read the important Scripture below!!!)
Before I share with you the passage of Scripture that FREED my mind, heart, and soul, let me share with you this: God is the Only one that gets to decide your eternal salvation. God Almighty is The Judge, and has the power to send you (yes, you) to Hell, when you die. Luke 12:4-5 (below).
Your walk with Jesus is personal. Yes, He loves you
John 12:42-48 (NIV) "Yet at the same time, many, even among the leaders, believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they would not CONFESS their FAITH (in Jesus) for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Then Jesus cried out... I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it. There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will CONDEMN him at the last day."
Luke 9:26-27 (Jesus said) “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will NOT taste death before they see the
Luke 13:5 (Jesus said) " I tell you NO! But unless you REPENT, you too will all PERISH."
I strongly encourage you to read all of the Red Words in the Bible. But most of all, I really really encourage you to find the time to read the entire Bible, then re-read it, then re-read it. The TRUTH and NOTHING but the TRUTH is within the Bible. The NIV Bible is easier to read and understand, and I KNOW it works!!!
God Bless!
Choosing to Confess!
In Jesus Precious & Holy Name! Amen.
In His Hands (Thank you God!!!)
Love, Glen
GOOD NEWS:
John 6:37- 40 (Jesus said) "...whoever comes to me I will never drive away...this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose NONE of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son (Jesus) and BELIEVES in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."
WARNING!!!
If you're not sure what to BELIEVE, please click HERE. (The video below is important!!!)